any ideas what it could be & if I should be worried? I've heard meningitis looks like that but usually appears on the abdomen or back area. I've checked those areas & don't see any other signs of rash. This is not bumps but a weird almost bruise look around his mouth. We ate at a local restaurant we are very familiar with. He had the same thing he always gets so no new foods have been introduced. Any ideas what this could be? What should I do?
2007-06-08 10:51:42 · 18 answers · asked by Pamela 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
To all you jerks out there who want to call me a horrible mother....I have already called & left a message with the answering service to PAGE my son's doctor. I was hoping to get some answers as to what to do or look for in the mean time until I hear back from them! WHAT JERKS!!!!
2007-06-08 11:01:10 · update #1
While the kids swells?!?! Who said he is swelling?! The only symptom he has is a rash! You guys are GREAT at reading into things. Thanks for all the "help!"
2007-06-08 11:02:27 · update #2
Sorry, but I don't even know what a "troll" is. I was simply hoping someone could offer some helpful advice until my son's doctor called back. But you guys were right, a bunch of strangers not only were no help but didn't care at all about a mom in crisis. Do you not have anything better to do than to harrass a mom who is reaching out for advice & help for her son?
2007-06-10 14:30:24 · update #3
wel make sure it isn't colored food first- like a sucker or lollipop-surf the internet to see what it could be..ifs it not bothering him then i wouldn't worry 2 much..but if it is bugging him call the doc..maybe u should call the doc anyway
2007-06-08 10:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by brisbeachmom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Purplish Rash
2016-12-10 13:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest taking him into urgent care just to be on the safe side.
Here is what I found on the web;
A purple or blue-purple skin color can result from various colors. Purple skin coloring is sometimes described as blueness or redness, and some conditions causing purple coloring may also be listed under blueness, cyanosis, redness, hyperpigmentation, or dark skin. Another cause of purple skin color may be bruising and other conditions may be listed under bruising or dark skin. Any type of purple skin or skin color changes can be symptoms of serious disease and need prompt professional medical investigation. (Source: WD Writers)
2007-06-08 10:57:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd take the poor boy to a doctor IMMEDIATELY. I loved how you put URGENT at the beginning of your question. Sweetie, that's what doctors are for not yahoo answers. Now get off your butt and take your son to a doctor URGENTLY you horrible mother!
2007-06-08 10:56:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm no doctor, but it definitely sounds like an allergic reaction to me. Don't do anything- just take him to the doctor right away.
2007-06-08 10:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by Elaine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you should be consulting a doctor in person. Asking strangers on the internet is not a good substitute for actual medical advisory, and there is no way even a doctor could diagnose it online.
2007-06-08 10:56:35 · answer #6 · answered by mattyb781 2 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Call the doctor. Now.
2007-06-08 10:55:35 · answer #7 · answered by Mary D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this before, but you should definitely take him to teh doctor, and he may prescribe an ointment that will cure it at the snap of a finger.
2007-06-08 11:01:42 · answer #8 · answered by Kay-Kay 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Seek medical attention as soon as possible so the rash cant spread that fast.
2007-06-08 10:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by David K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would have been much faster and more practical to drive, take a cab or a bus to the local walk in or E.R. than sit infront of the computer while the kid swells!
As I re read the question, and the thumbsdown given.....
TROLL ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-08 11:00:47 · answer #10 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋